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Command Staff	Street Crimes Unit reinstated: The police department Street Crimes Unit was reactivated on Saturday August 21. Members of the unit had been reassigned back to the patrol division to cover manpower shortages. The recent return of 3 officers who had been deployed to Iraq with the military and 3 additional officers who recently graduated from the police academy allowed the department to return the unit to service. The Street Crimes Unit (SCU) was organized in 2005 and has been a very successful in addressing problems both in residential and business areas. The unit will concentrate on drug/narcotic enforcement and policing the downtown area during peak hours. Sgt. Bryon Hennessey has been selected to take part in the fellowship program at the WV State Police Academy. The fellowship program allows officers from state, county and municipal law enforcement agencies to serve as staff trainers for newly hired officers going through the 16 week basic training program. Sgt. Hennessey will begin his duties with the 144 th. Class which begins on Monday August 30.   . Receive community safety alerts instantly by text message and email! Registration is quick, easy and secure. Sign up now! See City's list of current notices. Daily Briefing Reports: Reports are in Adobe (PDF) format, to get a free Adobe viewer click here) Choose Date August 25, 2010 August 23, 2010 August 20, 2010 August 19, 2010 August 12, 2010 August 11, 2010 August 10, 2010 August 6, 2010 August 5, 2010 August 2, 2010 July 28, 2010 July 26, 2010 July 22, 2010 July 21, 2010 July 19, 2010 July 15, 2010 July 14, 2010 July 12, 2010 July 7, 2010 July 6, 2010 July 5, 2010 July 2, 2010 July 1, 2010 Monthly Activity Reports: July 2009 August 2009 September 2009 October 2009 November 2009 February 2010 March 2010 April 2010 May 2010 June 2010 July 2010 Press Releases: 05-27-10: Morgantown Police Department will heighten patrols during the Memorial Day weekend. 12-01-09: Press Release on vehicle accident into Mon. River 09-22-09: U.S. Marshall/ Drug Task Force Press Release
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Morgantown is the fastest growing city in West Virginia. With that growth comes additional challenges. We feel that we are in a position to meet those challenges as one of the most professional and respected law enforcement agencies in the state.

Police Department Info/Contacts

The police department functions in a semi military fashion with a rank system. The department is commanded by the Chief of Police and is split into divisions that are commanded by a supervisor.

Administrative/Staff Services

Detective Division

Patrol Division

Street Crimes Unit

The Street Crimes Unit is responsible for addressing specific problems within the City neighborhoods. Includes reducing violent crime; drug, narcotic, and alcohol enforcement; targeted traffic enforcement.

Special Services Unit

The Police Traffic Unit, Solid Waste Officer, and Downtown Beat assignment will be combined into a newly formed Special Services Unit (SSU), supervised by a Sergeant and initially staffed by 4 officers. The Special Services Unit will have the primary task of creatively dealing with quality of life issues. First and foremost, the Special Services Unit will be responsible for facilitating an improved partnership between our citizens and the Police Department. Officers assigned to the unit will work closely with neighborhood associations and downtown business owners. The unit will be committed to effectively solving neighborhood problems without placing a strain on the officers assigned to the patrol division.

Under the new unit, officers will share responsibilities and in some cases the entire unit will be responsible for a particular challenge or obstacle. The Special Services Unit will work closely with other City agencies, such as Code Enforcement, Fire Department Inspections, and Public Works. We look forward to improving our services and to being more responsive to the needs of our citizens.

Special Event Information

Due to the increasing number of requests for city services, The Morgantown City Council recently approved a policy to be followed by groups or organizations who plan to hold a special event.

Special events are hard to define. Basically any activities that are outside the normal function(s) of a group or organization that may require additional city services would fall under the Special Event Policy. Activities or events such as Parades, Runs, Walks, Fairs, Festivals, Concerts or parties with live entertainment (requires noise waiver) would fall under the new policy.

Anyone requesting a permit for such activities must submit an application at least 15 DAYS PRIOR to the event taking place. Applications are available at the City Managers Office located at 389 Spruce Street and are subject to an administrative fee of $20.00.

Once the application is filed, it is sent to the Police Department Special Services Unit who evaluates and coordinates events held within the city. They will meet with representative(s) to discuss the event and any special needs or issues such as traffic detours, barricades etc. Once all details are worked out, the application is forwarded to other departments within to the city, including the city manger, for final approval. Depending on the scope of an event, many departments and/or agencies may need to be involved. Therefore, advanced planning is highly encouraged. It pays to submit preliminary applications more than 15 days in advance. If you have questions concerning your event, contact the Special Services Unit of the Morgantown Police Department at 304-284-7505.

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